NFL Alumni Names JVC TV a National Sponsor for Caring for Kids Chapter Golf Tournaments

NEW YORK, May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AmTRAN Video Corp. (AVC), a leader in HD and Ultra HD TV design and manufacturing, today announced  that is now a  national sponsor of the NFL Alumni (NFLA)'s chapter charity golf tournaments. As part of the partnership, JVC TV by AmTRAN will be the HDTV of choice for the NFLA's Pro Football Legends.

The NFLA has over 25 active chapters across the United States, which each host a golf tournament that raises money for local charities in the respective regions. AVC will donate JVC televisions to auction off at these fundraising events to support the NFLA's philanthropic efforts, which include charities such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America, D.A.R.E., Special Olympics, YMCA, Make A Wish Foundation, Autism Speaks, and many more.

"Our chapter golf tournaments are a huge aspect of our fundraising efforts for numerous charities around the country," said Joe Pisarcik, president and CEO of the NFLA. "We are excited to have AmTRAN on board to support our efforts, and we look forward to this new partnership and the many positive ways we can work together."

In addition, the winning team from each of the chapter events competes in the annual nationwide Super Bowl of Golf, which AmTRAN will also sponsor.

"The NFL Alumni Association has an incredible track record of sponsoring highly popular events that draw big crowds for worthwhile causes," said Drew Pragliola, senior vice president of sales and marketing for AVC. "It's a thrill to see the JVC brand associated with such exciting and important fundraisers throughout the country."  

About AmTRAN Video Corporation
AmTRAN Video Corporation (AVC), based in Irvine, CA is a subsidiary of AmTRAN Technology Co., Ltd., a leading LCD TV manufacturer specializing in designing, engineering, and production of premium LCD/LED HDTV and quality audio products. JVC Kenwood Corporation licensed the JVC brand to AVC for the manufacturing, sales, distribution, marketing and servicing of JVC HDTV for the North America market. For more information, please contact Adam Sohmer; Sohmer Associates, LLC; 347-497-4965; [email protected].

About the NFL Alumni Association and the Pro Football Legends
The NFL Alumni Association (NFLA) is an organization comprised of National Football League players, coaches and other employees whose mission is to serve, assist and inform former players and their families. The association offers a variety of medical, financial and social programs to help members lead healthy, productive and connected lives, as well as community initiatives under its Caring for Kids programs. The Pro Football Legends is the NFLA's commercial marketing name and logo. For more information, visit www.nflalumni.org.

Media Contacts:
Adam Sohmer on behalf
of AmTRAN Video Corp.
[email protected] 
(347) 512-0066

Jamie DeVivo on behalf
of NFL Alumni Association
[email protected] 
(908) 546-7447

SOURCE NFL Alumni Association